Thirsty for some blood? We sure hope so, because the fourth season of The Vampire Diaries premieres tonight -- and the star of the show is none other than our super-fab November cover girl, Nina Dobrev.

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We can’t wait to see what’s in store for TVD this season now that Dobrev’s character, Elena, is transitioning into a vampire herself. We wonder if she’ll seek solace in Stefan, played by the smoldering Paul Wesley, or Damon, played by her real-life love, 33-year-old Ian Somerhalder.

And while her relationship may be tumultuous with Somerhalder on screen, in real life, she’s got relationships down pat. When it comes to finding someone special, the 23-year-old beauty has some sage advice, telling us: “He has to be a happy person. You’ll laugh and enjoy life more.”

Want more advice from Nina? Check back on October 16 for more from our cover star, and be sure to get the magazine, on newsstands October 23! The Vampire Diaries premieres tonight at 8 p.m. EDT on The CW.